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Two book covers: Lovecraft Country and Motherless Brooklyn.
You’ve probably heard about the upcoming movie versions of The Woman in the Window, The Goldfinch, and Where’d You Go, Bernadette.  But are you ready for Lovecraft Country and Motherless Brooklyn?  
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Family Folktales: The Riddle

A king’s son goes off to see the world; what will he learn to help him win the hand of a lovely (though arrogant) princess?

Book cover for the illustrated book Bread and Jam for Francis.
Do you have a picky young eater at home? You are not alone! Bread and Jam for Frances is the story of a winsome little badger who decides that only bread and jam will satisfy her appetite.  
Book cover for "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds, showing a child using a long brush to paint a large, orange watercolor circle.
When we think of raising children to be the best that they can be, we think of teaching them every single thing we can stretch into our time. Oftentimes, when we talk about teaching them the things they need to know, we think of popular mainstream subjects such as math, reading, science, and history. But, we also need to be encouraging them to be what they want to be, growing up and finding what makes them happy too.
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Legends of Film: David and Janet Peoples

During this episode Bill talks to screenwriters David Webb Peoples and Janet Peoples. This husband and wife duo co-wrote the upcoming Movies @ Main feature 12 Monkeys. During the interview they discuss what inspired the writing of 12 Monkeys. Webb Peoples also talks about writing the screenplays for Blade Runner and Unforgiven.